Major H. G. Raverty’s Notes on Afghánistán and Part of Baluchistan is a rare and invaluable compilation drawing on the writings of little-known Afghán and Tájzik historians, geographers, and genealogists, as well as the histories of the Ghúris, the Turk sovereigns of the Dihli kingdom, the Mughal sovereigns of the house of Timúr, and other Muhammadan chronicles, together with the author’s own personal observations. This work provides a detailed account of the geography, peoples, tribes, political history, and administrative structures of Afghánistan and parts of Baluchistan, presented through the lens of contemporary indigenous sources rarely accessible to modern readers. Rich in historical reference and ethnographic detail, Raverty’s account remains an essential source for students, researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the region’s past, its diverse societies, and its enduring place in the history of South and Central Asia.